While the 9.3s are kind of the new midbores here in the US, they've been one of the standard cartridges in the rest of the world sine the early 1900's. They were built for African and Asian game and red deer and moose in Europe. I've been shooting the 9.3x62 and 9.3x74r for about 12 years and the Whelen and 375 a while longer. The 9.3's give near 375 power with a less recoil. They give a bit more than the Whelen. They give good trajectory for heavier bullets, without belch and blast of the belted magnums. For me, the 338 and big 300's are pretty uncomfortable to shoot, while the 9.3's are shootable.
I have hopes of one more African trip with some larger plains game. I'd like to do a moose hunt, too. I have shot deer with the 9.3's. I dont shoot big game over 250 yards. That is their sweet spot.
If I shot at longer range, it wouldn't be a good choice. But for bears and bigger things, it is pretty good stuff. Ammo is not hard to find.
The Hawkeye package makes a nice solid, shootable midbore at an affordable price, made of new steel, I only wish it had the tang safety.
Bfly